EACC Arrests KRA Official for Bribery in Tax Clearance Deal

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and the issuance of a Tax Compliance Certificate.

The suspect, Hughes Obilo, an officer attached to the Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu, allegedly demanded Ksh 100,000 from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears amounting to Ksh 4.5 million from the iTax system.

Upon conducting preliminary investigations, the Commission mounted an operation that led to the arrest of the suspect while receiving a bribe of Ksh30,000. The suspect was arrested in Kisumu on 14th September 2026 and is currently being held at Kisumu Central Police Station for processing and statement recording.